Systems Safety Engineering Senior Manager

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and seeking a Systems Safety Engineering Sr Manager.

This role reports to the Director of Systems Engineering and is responsible for managing the performance and objectives of the Systems Safety Engineering Section.

The Systems Safety Engineering Senior Manager leads a multidisciplinary safety engineering team responsible for ensuring that all systems, subsystems, and components meet stringent safety standards throughout the product lifecycle. This role drives safety centric processes, conducts risk assessments, and partners with program, design, and certification stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and mission critical solutions.

Direct and mentor a team of safety engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts. - Define team objectives, resource plans, and performance metrics aligned with program goals. - Foster a safety first culture, encouraging proactive hazard identification and mitigation.

Own the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of safety processes (e.g., Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis, Safety Assurance Cases). - Ensure compliance with MIL STD 882, DO 178C, DO 254, ARP4754, and relevant civil aviation standards (e.g., DO 178C, CS 25).

Lead system level hazard analyses (STPA, FTA, etc.) and quantitative risk assessments. - Prioritize risk reduction actions, track mitigations, and report safety status to senior leadership and external certification bodies. -

Partner with system architecture, reliability, and verification teams to embed safety requirements early in the design. - Serve as primary interface with regulatory authorities (FAA, EASA, MIL SPEC) during certification activities.

Review safety documentation, test plans, and results for completeness and compliance. - Conduct independent safety assessments and audits; provide corrective action recommendations.

Evaluate emerging safety analysis tools and methodologies; introduce best in class practices. - Promote data driven safety metrics and lessons learned integration across programs.

Manage all aspects of attracting, retaining, motivating, and developing the department's employees; negotiates at different levels and across all organizational boundaries for appropriate staffing assignments. Also includes accountability for employee performance management, salary adjustments, promotions, personnel development plans, training, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

This role can be based in Grand Prairie, Texas or Orlando, FL with occasional travel to other locations. Relocation is possible for this role.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred). Minimum 12 years of engineering experience, with at least 6 years in safety engineering and 3+ years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Desired skills

Certified Safety Engineer (CSE) or equivalent; familiarity with DO 178C, MIL STD 882, and system safety standards. Proficiency in hazard analysis methods (FTA, FMEA, STPA); safety assurance case development; modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, RAVEN, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders. Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present complex safety concepts to technical and non technical audiences.

Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance Experience with complex aerospace programs (e.g., Sensor or missile systems). - Knowledge of reliability engineering and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA). - Familiarity with model based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks. - Strong analytical mindset with a focus on root cause analysis. - Proactive, detail oriented, and capable of making data driven decisions under pressure.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 - $266,570. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $173,900 - $301,415. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.